Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 32 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Jazz 99-96. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Jazz looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Jazz utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.